“I bow to beloved Bapu on Gandhi Jayanti. His noble ideals motivate millions across the world, Mahatama Gandhi is as relevant to the world now as he was during his lifetime… for Mahatma Gandhi, cleanliness was more important than freedom.Let us all walk on footpath laid down by Mahatama Gandhi and fulfill his wishes.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on the occasion of 148th Birth Anniversary of Gandhiji